Junior Graphic Designer **Future Opportunity** Talent Pipeline

Role: Junior Graphic Designer **Future Opportunity** Talent Pipeline

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: In-Office in our Ohio City/Cleveland Location 5 Days Per Week  

Travel: None

**Future Opportunity** Join Our Talent Pipeline

At Make & Model Marketing, we believe the right people don’t always come along when a job is open — that’s why we keep the door open. If you see a role that aligns with your skills and interests, we encourage you to apply, even if it’s not currently hiring.

By submitting your application under Future Opportunities, you’ll be added to our talent pipeline. Should a position open up that matches your background, we’ll reach out to start the conversation. We review every application and are always excited to connect with people who are passionate about automotive marketing and eager to make an impact.

About The Role:

This position is best-suited for a creative and detail-oriented, graphic designer and web developer. This role is perfect for someone early in their design career who’s ready to learn, grow, and support the creation of high-quality visual assets for automotive dealership clients.

As a Junior Graphic Designer, you’ll assist in creating digital assets such as web graphics, banner ads, email layouts, and other marketing visuals. You’ll work closely with designers, developers, and account managers to produce creative assets — all while learning how to work within brand guidelines, compliance standards, and our internal creative processes.

This is an in-office position with hands-on mentorship, regular collaboration, and strong opportunities for growth.
Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in graphic design, or a recent graduate in graphic design, digital media, or a related field with a strong portfolio
• Strong understanding of graphic design principles including layout, typography, color, and visual hierarchy
• Basic knowledge of front-end web development (HTML and CSS) is preferred, but not required
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Ability to create designs that align with brand standards, compliance requirements, and co-op/legal guidelines
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality, polished work
• Ability to take feedback, meet deadlines, and contribute as part of a collaborative design team

Responsibilities:

• Design web graphics, banner ads, email layouts, and other digital marketing materials for automotive dealership clients
• Support the design and development team with asset creation for websites, social media, and email campaigns
• Follow brand guidelines and ensure all creative assets meet OEM compliance, co-op, and legal standards
• Collaborate with senior designers, developers, and account managers to bring creative concepts to life
• Prepare and export graphics in appropriate file formats and sizes for web and mobile use
• Ensure all designs are responsive and visually effective across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
• Assist with editing and updating existing creative assets as needed
• Manage multiple design tasks at once, balancing quality with timeliness

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has a strong foundation in graphic design and is excited to apply their skills in a real-world, fast-paced marketing environment
• Is a recent graduate or early-career designer with a passion for clean, effective, and on-brand digital design
• Is eager to learn and grow, open to feedback, and proactive about developing their skills
• Has a sharp eye for detail and takes pride in producing polished, high-quality work
• Enjoys collaborating with others and contributing to a supportive, creative team
• Is interested in digital marketing and understands how design impacts user experience and business goals
• Can balance multiple tasks and deadlines while staying organized and maintaining a high standard of work
• Is comfortable working within brand guidelines and understands the importance of compliance and consistency in design

The First 90 Days:

• You’ll be immersed in learning the creative processes and workflows that drive our design team at Make & Model Marketing. With support from senior designers and our Art Director, you’ll gain a strong foundation in how we create effective, on-brand digital assets for our automotive dealership clients.
• Shadowing members of our design team and Art Director to observe how creative assets are planned, designed, reviewed, and delivered
• Learn how creative tasks move through our internal systems and how to manage project timelines and priorities
• Start applying your design skills to real projects with guidance, learning how to adapt your style to meet client and brand expectations
• Gain a solid understanding of the design standards we follow, including accuracy, OEM brand guidelines, compliance requirements, and co-op rules
• Begin taking ownership of smaller design tasks while continuing to develop your skills and understanding of how design contributes to our larger marketing goals
  By the end of your first 90 days, you’ll be ready to contribute independently to the design process, creating clean, effective assets that meet both client expectations and internal standards.

Compensation and Benefits

• Your final compensation will be determined by your experience level and skillset
• Compensation is reviewed every 6 months
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (Employer pays 50% of premiums)
• Simple IRA + 3% Matching Opportunity
• 10 Paid Time Off days in your first year + your birthday. 15 PTO days after 5 years with our company. 20 PTO days after 10 years with our company
• Paid Holidays
• Continuous Training Opportunities
• Flexible Hours - This position requires employees to work onsite at our office for 7 hours per day (account manager roles may require additional hours due to travel and client schedules). Our office is open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, allowing you the flexibility to choose a schedule that works best for you within those hours